Travis Green Puts Senators’ Lines In A Blender As Artem Zub Returns Against Islanders

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green has reshuffled his forward lines and welcomed defenseman Artem Zub back to the lineup ahead of Thursday's matchup against the New York Islanders. Following a 7-2 defeat to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Green promoted Stephen Halliday to the first line alongside Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson. Zub is set to make his return to action paired alongside Thomas Chabot on defense.

Goaltender Linus Ullmark is expected to start in net for Ottawa after Sam Ersson conceded seven goals on Tuesday. While Ridly Greig was cleared to play, defenseman Jake Sanderson remains out for a sixth straight game despite resuming practice, and forward William Eklund is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks following surgery on a torn ankle tendon.